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2006 ford Fusion airbags problems

severe 311 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100

Complaints
311
Recalls
0
Crashes
24
Avg fix
$1,100

What owners are reporting 12 most recent

airbags · filed 12/31/2017

KEEP GETTING RUN A ROUND WITH PHIL LONG FORD ( TAKATA RECALL ) NOTHING HAPPEN TO MY CAR YET PHIL LONG FORD WILL NOT HONOR RECALL ALMOST ONE YEAR HAS PASS.

airbags · filed 12/28/2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FUSION. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATE…

airbags · filed 12/28/2017

WHEN WILL THERE BE A FIX FOR THE AIR BAGS?

airbags · filed 12/28/2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (FORD MOTOR COMPANY, P.O. BOX 1904, DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS …

airbags · filed 12/27/2017

TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED A NOTICE TO HAVE MY AIR BAGS REPLACED AND I HAVE GOTTEN IN TOUCH WITH THE PEOPLE WHO WAS SUPPOSE TO REPLACE THEM AND WAS TOLD I HAVE TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH YOU TO GET ANYTHING DONE ABOUT IT.

airbags · filed 12/25/2017

"TAKATA RECALL"INFLATORS AIRBAGS NHTSA CAMPAIGN NO:16V384000. NOTICE GIVEN FOR RECALL PARTS REPAIR. CAR BOUGHT AT LANCE CUNNINGHAM FORD IN KNOXVILLETENN.37912. CLAIM 11046623. INCIDIDENT DATE-01-JUN-2016 COMPONENT PART FOR AIR-BAG MAY BE A SAFETY RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH. OUR HOME NO. IS 865-984-9790. 410 FLETCHER ST. MARYVILLE,TN 37804

airbags · filed 12/24/2017

TAKATA RECALL: ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD. NO REMEDY TO DATE AND CALLS TO THE LOCAL DEALER ARE NOT FRUITFUL. YESTERDAY I GOT A SAFETY RECALL THAT SAID "REMEDY PARTS" WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN SPRING 2018 AND UNTIL THEN I SHOULD NOT USE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. NOW THE CAR IS LESS USABLE FOR MY FAMILY AND IT CANNOT BE SOLD. I EXPECT A BETTER REMEDY THAN "DON'T USE OUR …

airbags · filed 12/22/2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (FORD MOTOR COMPANY, P.O BOX 1904, DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS W…

airbags · filed 12/22/2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER'S DOOR OPENED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS A RECURRING ISSUE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000. ...UPDATED 02/19/16 *BF *TR

airbags · filed 12/20/2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD AREA FOAM PADDING PROTRUDED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, WHICH AFFECTED THE INTEGRITY OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG COMPONENTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL…

Common questions

How serious is the airbags problem on the 2006 ford Fusion?

It's a meaningful issue. 311 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.

At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?

Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to airbags?

No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.

Other problem areas on this vehicle

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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